After a tough 8-9 year struggle, a father is quickly taken from his family. Leaving them behind with so many unanswered questions... One afternoon without warning a little guy, a son and brother goes Home without a chance to live his life, and without a chance to say goodbye... After a long,painful fight with cancer, a beautiful girl goes Home leaving her family behind to wonder why God didn't do a miracle and spare her life... These situations especially so close to Christmas, a family holiday, have really got me thinking about life.... and one question just sounds in my mind over and over.... WHY GOD?? WHY??..... And then many questions just flood my mind... why do harrible things happen to these people who are so faithful to You?? Why are these families just torn apart? How are they supposed to get through this when it seems like all hope is ripped away?? I want so badly to just see the purpose for these things happening, because my human mind cannot think of one good reason for these harrible events to occur.... Then with one verse I hear the Lord gently remind me... Amanda, my thoughts are not your thoughts, and my ways are not your ways, For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways and thoughts higher than yours... God does not give us trials and struggles and then just stand by in amusement as we struggle our way through them... He is going through every moment with us... He understands the hurt better than anyone else can understand it... He alone can comfort us like no one else is able.... He is the only way we can find peace in the midst of the storm... Sadie, Tom, Trent, Katelyn and the rest of the family.... I am praying for you. Kelly and the rest of your family... I am also praying for you. Marty Lorie and Family... Even though this wasn't as recent I want you guys to know that I am praying for you. Satan has been busy this year.... We need to be there for eachother and lift eachother up so no one is left behind... Together and with God, we will win and we will someday reach our Goal... and we will live peacfully forever... over there where no family will ever be split up... | 
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